Holidaymakers more active than ever

Holidaymakers are turning more and more to sporty activities while away, according to new research.

As many as three in four tourists engage in sport or leisure activities while on holiday, Post Office travel services revealed.

Those looking for these active types of holidays generally shun tour operators and travel agents and arrange their trips independently.

But despite the huge take-up of such holidays, 44 per cent of all holidaymakers are unaware that most standard travel insurance policies do not cover their holiday sports and activities. A further 39 per cent are unaware that specific travel cover for these activities is even available.

Hugh Stacey, head of travel services at the Post Office, said: 'It's the industry's responsibility to ensure there are enough options available to guarantee adequate cover for today's holidaymaker.

'Current policies have so many exclusions that often the exposure suffered by holidaymakers is not entirely their own fault.'